What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect position at Gpac?
Architect
The firm I am working with has an immediate need for an Architect with 10 years of experience to work in the Raleigh, NC office. The position will present the opportunity to work on a variety of projects both in scale and type. Candidates must be a licensed architect in North Carolina , possess good communication and organization skills, and be able to work well in a team environment. A successful candidate will be given the opportunity to grow and progress in their career.
Essential job responsibilities include :
Building and maintaining client relationships.
Communicating & interacting with clients to determine project goals, needs, & concepts.
Establishing project design programs and parameters with clients.
Designing or overseeing the design of project solution options for presentation and evaluation with clients, and establishing a final design solution.
Preparing drawings and documents for client and reviewer presentations.
Preparation of construction drawings as a member of the design team.
Preparation of construction specifications as a member of the design team.
Coordinating project compliance with applicable codes and rules.
Helping ensure quality and technical accuracy of the work.
Working within project schedules and design fee budgets.
Gathering comprehensive information about existing conditions, limitations, and opportunities that will impact design solutions.
Researching the "established knowledge" about any given design problem or project type to understand successes and failures of past projects designed by our peers.
Preparing project cost estimates and budgets.
Establishing a project design process and schedule, coordinating with the client & design team.
Communicating project goals & parameters to the design team.
Determining and sharing the project information needed to prepare a comprehensive design and construction documents.
Prepare or help to prepare project proposals to clients.
Communicating and coordinating with reviewing agencies for project approvals.
Participating in various construction administration activities : meetings, submittal review, inspections, design revisions, problem solving.
Mentoring less experienced staff.
Being a role model regarding attitude, ethics, and contribution to good company morale.
Keeping up with new developments in architectural approach, design, and technology.
- Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
If this position sounds fitting to you, please reach out to me at ashleigh.beasleygogpac or call / text 540-288-4752 to further discuss this opportunity!
If you are active in this market and this position does not fit what you are looking for, please reach out to me to discuss what makes sense for you, as we work with numerous clients in the area.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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